Otsu Hotels: Top-Rated & Best Hotels in Otsu

Q: When is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Otsu?

The cheapest month for hotels in Otsu is July. In recent Klook booking data, July showed the lowest typical nightly rates compared with other months.

Q: Which months are the most expensive for hotels in Otsu?

January is the most expensive month for hotels in Otsu. Recent Klook booking data shows January with the highest typical nightly rates.

Q: How much does a hotel in Otsu cost per night?

In recent Klook booking data, the typical nightly rate across hotel classes in Otsu was around USD 196. Median rates were about USD 120 for standard hotels and about USD 344 for premium hotels, so your price will depend on class.

Q: What is the difference between hotel classes in Otsu, and which is the best value?

Hotel classes range from economy through luxury, with standard and premium shown in recent data; standard offers the best value. In Klook booking data the median standard rate was about USD 120, while premium jumped roughly USD 224 higher to around USD 344, making standard the best value choice for most travellers.

Q: How far ahead should I book a hotel in Otsu?

As a general guide, book around 39 days in advance for typical bookings, with last-minute booking considered within about 18 days and earlier booking around 64 days. These figures come from recent Klook booking behaviour and aim to describe typical lead times rather than guarantee prices.

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Guests and rooms

2 adults, 1 room

1/5

Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.6/5

Fantastic

627 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

9K+ people booked

€238.11

Based on rates from 11 Dec

1/5

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.9/5

Good

310 reviews

200m from Seta Station

4K+ people booked

€42.49

Based on rates from 6 Dec

1/5

Biwako Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

711 reviews

1.5km from downtown

10K+ people booked

€78.65

Based on rates from 7 Dec

1/5

Yumotokan

4.7/5

Fantastic

843 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

12K+ people booked

€228.91

Based on rates from 11 Dec

1/5

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.0km from Zeze Station

Design-forward

15K+ people booked

€83.81

Based on rates from 7 Dec

1/5

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

4.9/5

Fantastic

124 reviews

900m from downtown

Local hidden gem

Historic building

1K+ people booked

€78.71

Based on rates from 11 Dec

1/5

Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi

4.4/5

Great

105 reviews

1.1km from Ogotoonsen station

1K+ people booked

€153.51

Based on rates from 9 Dec

1/5

Biwako Hanakaido

4.7/5

Fantastic

283 reviews

1.1km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

4K+ people booked

€315.18

Based on rates from 7 Dec

1/5

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

4.0/5

Great

687 reviews

1.3km from downtown

10K+ people booked

€75.52

Based on rates from 11 Dec

1/5

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.5/5

Fantastic

345 reviews

800m from Ogotoonsen station

5K+ people booked

€194.20

Based on rates from 2 Dec

1/5

Biwako Grand Hotel

4.4/5

Great

113 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

1K+ people booked

€165.85

Based on rates from 4 Dec

1/5

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

4.1/5

Great

566 reviews

200m from Seta Station

8K+ people booked

€61.28

Based on rates from 15 Nov

Top rated hotels in Otsu

1/5

Onsen Hotel Holiday Afternoon

5.0/5

Fantastic

3 reviews

1.1km from Omimaiko station

Hospitable service

Clean and tidy

€4,048.79

1/5

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

500m from Omimaiko station

€209.52

1/5

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

4.9/5

Fantastic

124 reviews

900m from downtown

Local hidden gem

Historic building

€78.71

1/5

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

4.8/5

Fantastic

76 reviews

1.4km from downtown

Clean and tidy

Well-equipped facilities

€253.00

1/5

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.0km from Zeze Station

Design-forward

€83.81

1/5

Biwako Hanakaido

4.7/5

Fantastic

283 reviews

1.1km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€315.18

1/5

Yumotokan

4.7/5

Fantastic

843 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€228.91

1/5

IZA oumimaiko

4.7/5

Fantastic

3 reviews

200m from Omimaiko station

€356.72

1/5

Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.6/5

Fantastic

627 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€238.11

1/5

Koke Musu inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

50 reviews

1.0km from Zeze Station

Hospitable service

€54.74

1/5

Biwako Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

711 reviews

1.5km from downtown

€78.65

1/5

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.5/5

Fantastic

345 reviews

800m from Ogotoonsen station

€194.20

Luxury hotels in Otsu

1/5

Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi

4.4/5

Great

105 reviews

1.1km from Ogotoonsen station

€153.51

1/5

Biwako Hanakaido

4.7/5

Fantastic

283 reviews

1.1km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€315.18

1/5

Dantoukan Kikunoya

4.4/5

Great

115 reviews

1.0km from Ogotoonsen station

€283.07

1/5

Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.6/5

Fantastic

627 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€238.11

1/5

Biwako Grand Hotel

4.4/5

Great

113 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

€165.85

1/5

Yumotokan

4.7/5

Fantastic

843 reviews

1.2km from Ogotoonsen station

Nature retreat

Traditional Japanese

€228.91

1/5

Biwako Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

711 reviews

1.5km from downtown

€78.65

1/5

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

500m from Omimaiko station

€209.52

1/5

Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan

200m from Omimaiko station | Close to the beach

€90.19

1/5

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.5/5

Fantastic

345 reviews

800m from Ogotoonsen station

€194.20

李 **

2026-10-03 07:35:01

Fantastic 5.0

After booking our flights to Japan this time, we realized it happened to be during the Silver Week long weekend. Because accommodation prices were a bit high during the holiday, we only stayed here for 3 nights. Every room here offers a lake view, and taking a walk along the riverbank in the early morning or evening is very relaxing. The room space is quite spacious and doesn't feel cramped. There are three breakfast options, but actually, the dishes at Top of Otsu and Biona are almost identical. What was a bit disappointing is that the bread selection is small and quite average, remaining the same every day. There are quite a few local Japanese tour groups here (mostly seniors). Since tour groups tend to check out earlier, people start waiting at the door around 6:20 AM for breakfast which starts at 6:30 🤣. There is a free shuttle bus running between JR Otsu Station and the hotel, but it can get quite crowded during certain times.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

LO *********

2026-10-01 04:28:02

Fantastic 5.0

This was my first time visiting Ogoto Onsen, and I booked Yumotokan. Upon arrival, there was a mobile phone set up at the JR station specifically for contacting nearby hot spring inns, which could be used to request a shuttle pickup. It was a very thoughtful touch. The inn's room was spacious and fully equipped. The men's and women's baths swap locations daily. Our stay included two meals per day (dinner and breakfast), the food was delicious, and the breakfast was a buffet.

Yumotokan

HUI *******

2026-09-03 04:46:38

Fantastic 5.0

The hotel is just next to the Seta JR station (less than a minute walk), and there's convenience stores nearby. The breakfast buffet is delicious. Room amenities is sufficient for our stay. They also have luggage storage service which allows us to travel a bit around Biwako region after checkout.

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

So *****

2026-07-17 05:35:02

Fantastic 5.0

Located in a very nice neighborhood, close to train station from kyoto. the room is very clean and nice and fully equipped. it’s nicely 2 bedrooms. stairs to go up to the second bedroom, with a small toilet

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Typical range Typical rate

HK$3,000

HK$2,500

HK$2,000

HK$1,500

HK$1,000

HK$500

Avg HK$1,531 Cheapest HK$1,240 Priciest HK$2,113

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Typically around HKD 1,240 per night in July, about 41% below the January peak when rates were typically around HKD 2,113. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

HK$3,000

HK$2,000

HK$1,000

HK$0

HK$936

Standard

HK$2,682

Premium

The Standard tier offers the best balance of price and comfort at typically around HKD 936 per night; prices jump sharply from Standard to Premium by HKD 1,747, with the top tier about 2.9 times the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

18 daysLast-minute

39 daysTypical

64 daysEarly

Travellers from Hong Kong book typically around 39 days ahead, which gives flexibility rather than urgency for the pricier months noted above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Compare hotel classes and prices

Across Otsu hotels the gap between the most affordable and the most premium class is roughly 2.9 times, based on Klook booking data. The best balance sits with Standard, where the typical nightly rate is about HKD 936. The biggest step up to flag is Standard → Premium, a typical jump of HKD 1,747, and that is the decision point worth noting.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Standard	HKD 936
Premium	HKD 2,682

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from Hong Kong book

Klook booking data shows January has the highest typical rate at around HKD 2,113, while July has the lowest typical rate at around HKD 1,240; the most affordable period for a budget-led trip is typically July. Travellers typically lock in a room about 39 days ahead, and earlier planners book around 64 days ahead, so allow time if you travel in January when rates are higher.

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